8 Things To Think About Before Starting Your Next Knit or Crochet Project

So you’ve finished a project and are ready to a start new one – congratulations!

Whether you plan to knit a hat or crochet your first vest or tackle a new stitch, there are a few things you can think about before you pick up a hook or needle.

A great place to get started is reading Lion Brand’s nine-part series Cracking the (Pattern) Code. You’ll learn about choosing the right yarns and tools, how to check your gauge, how to read patterns and more.

From there, you may want to continue on to more advanced topics and helpful tips like the ones below:

• 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Trying a New Stitch
• What Size Do I Make?
• 3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Substituting Yarns
• Why Dye Lots Are Important
• How to Customize a Project Using Color
• 4 Ways to Combine Several Different Yarns Into One Project
• Working with Multiple Strands of Yarn
• Caring For Your Handmade Items

Are there any pre-planning ideas you recommend before starting a project? Share with us below!

:: Pattern seen in the picture above is the Moody Blue Bag made in Fettuccini^® Yarn.